This is a “Grower's Choice” plant, which means our Plant Team will choose one Nepenthes species that's available. Plants may differ in color and appearance from the plant pictured.  

Scientific Name: Nepenthes spp.

Common Name(s): Tropical Pitcher Plant

Defining Characteristics:

• Plants produce pitchers in which they trap insects for food
• Very rewarding to grow and maintain both indoors
• Looks lovely in a hanging basket

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 60-90°F

Humidity: 70-100%

Watering Frequency: Always use mineral-free water with your carnivorous plants, such as rainwater or distilled water. Keep soil consistently moist.

Lighting: Bright indirect - direct light

Soil Type: Very airy, well-draining, and nutrient-poor substrate that stays moist but not waterlogged with an acidic pH such as Josh’s Frogs Carnivorous Plant Soil.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Height at Maturity: This depends on the species.

Origin: This depends on species.

Regional Locality: They typically inhabit nutrient-poor, humid environments such as tropical forests, heath forests, and mountainsides.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-13

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Always use mineral-free water with your carnivorous plants, such as rainwater or distilled water. Keep soil consistently moist. Nepenthes require very airy, well-draining, and nutrient-poor substrate that stays moist but not waterlogged with an acidic pH such as Josh’s Frogs Carnivorous Plant Soil.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.